Risk Services Specialist

Company Details

Berkley North Pacific is a regional insurance company that offers niche products and specialized coverages through local independent agency partners. We differentiate ourselves in the marketplace with our customer-obsessed approach that exceeds timeliness and responsiveness expectations. Partnering with a select group of Independent Agents in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, we pride ourselves on the ease of doing business. With local leadership, conversational underwriting, and responsive claims services, we truly are relationship driven.

Our mission is to provide financial protection to our customers by offering premier insurance solutions, products, and services through our select independent agents. BNP is a proud member of W. R. Berkley Corporation , a Fortune 500 company. While we are regionally focused, we have the security and financial backing of one of the largest commercial lines’ writers in the United States.

This role will provide you with a company vehicle to cover a territory that includes Eastern Utah and Southern Idaho.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

As a Risk Services Specialist, you will perform assessments on moderate to highly complex business operations and provide consultative service to our larger accounts. Having expertise with complex property and sprinkler assessment is highly desired. The ideal candidate will have a track record of successfully cultivating partnerships with both internal and external partners all while supporting our strategic goals and initiatives. Your professional opinion on risk exposures and controls while collaborating closely with our underwriting and agency partners is critical to our continued success.

What You Can Expect

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education
  
  

We'll Count On You To

• Perform surveys on a daily basis accurately assessing the exposures of the operations and controls in place on the property, business operations and management practices of the account. Will communicate and work directly with the customer on any recommendations and prepare a written report of findings to be shared and communicated with your underwriting partners.
• Manage key service accounts for key agency partners. Cultivate and grow partnerships with the customer, agent and underwriting to develop an ongoing and actionable service plan positively impacting profitability and retention.
• Conducts training and technical expertise as needed for agents, customers, underwriting and Risk Services team members.
• Keeps abreast of industry developments and actively participates in industry seminars and programs to advance technical knowledge base and incorporate as appropriate into current operations.
• Creates a positive work environment between all business unit partners while collaborating to develop and implement strategic goals and objectives supporting enterprise alignment and strategy
• Self-starter with the ability to manage your schedule so as to meet and exceed production, quality, and time service goals
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management
  
  

Qualifications

What you need to have:

• Bachelor degree from four-year college or university (with a preferred emphasis in occupational/industrial safety, agricultural science, engineering or insurance); OR ten years related experience with property/casualty risk control; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• In-depth technical experience in risk control disciplines
• Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills
• Strong customer orientation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license for travel; ability to travel on a regular basis and work outside normal work schedule to fulfill responsibilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Training and presentation experience
• Experience across multi-lines i.e. Workers Compensation, General Liability, Property
• CSP, CFPS, CDS, CIH certification
• Completion of or working toward AINS, AIM, ARM, CPCU or similar professional insurance designation
  
  

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role